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cognition

concept

prototype

algorithm

heuristic

insight

confirmation bias

fixation

intuition

availability heuristic

overconfidence

belief perseverance

framing

creativity

convergent thinking

divergent thinking

language

babbling stage

one-word stage

two-word stage

telegraphic speech

grammar

Broca’s area

Wernicke’s area

intelligence

general intelligence (g)

savant syndrome

intelligence test

emotional intelligence

achievement test

aptitude test

mental age

Stanford-Binet

intelligence quotient (IQ)

Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)

standardization

normal curve

reliability

validity

content validity

predictive validity

intellectual disability

Down syndrome

heritability

cross-sectional study

longitudinal study

crystallized intelligence

fluid intelligence

stereotype threat